noun General Slang

brigade de cuisine

· noun · kitchen

The classical hierarchy of a professional kitchen.

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The military-style chain of command for a pro kitchen — executive chef at the top, sous beneath, then a tier of station chefs (saucier, poissonnier, rôtisseur, garde manger, pâtissier, etc.), with commis and apprentices below. Codified by Georges Auguste Escoffier in the late 1800s after his army service; still the backbone of most fine-dining kitchens, though modern restaurants run leaner versions.

“She trained in a full brigade de cuisine — knows every station from garde manger up.”
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brigade de cuisine In A Sentence

She trained in a full brigade de cuisine — knows every station from garde manger up.

Origin & Usage

Created by chef Georges Auguste Escoffier, drawing on his military background, in the late 19th century.

Variants kitchen brigadebrigade system
Tags #kitchen#french#hierarchy#restaurant

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What does brigade de cuisine mean?

It's the classical hierarchy of a professional kitchen, defining the ranks and stations of the cooking staff.

How do you use brigade de cuisine in a sentence?

"The new head chef reorganised the entire brigade de cuisine, giving each cook a clearly defined station."

Where does the term brigade de cuisine come from?

It is a French culinary term, literally meaning "kitchen brigade," used for the structured staffing system of a restaurant kitchen.

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